When will the next Compensation Report/Firm Survey Report be released?

The new and updated Compensation Report was just released in September 2008. The report is updated and published every three years. The next report will be released in 2011.
The current Firm Survey Report was released in January 2007. The report is updated and published every three years. The next report will be released in 2009.

How can I purchase the Compensation Report or Firm Survey Report?

Both of these reports are available through the AIA bookstore. The 2008 AIA Compensation Report is available in as an electronic (PDF) report only, and is available as a full report or nine individual regional reports. The 2006 AIA Firm Survey report is available in either hard copy or electronic (PDF) format. To purchase either report, please visit www.aia.org/store or call 800-242-3837, option #4.

What are the position descriptions from the 2008 AIA Compensation Report?

Coming Soon

Are topline numbers from the Compensation Report/Firm Survey Report available?

The topline information we have available can be found in summaries of the reports.

Summary of the overview of the 2008 AIA Compensation Survey Report
Summary of the overview of the 2006 AIA Firm Survey

Why isn't State/Metro Area/City included in the Compensation Report?

The data in the following compensation tables were included only if they met strict reporting criteria. Responses from at least five offices (establishments) were required in order to report data, as were responses for at least five of the seventeen architect positions.

Do you have an interim update for the Compensation Report?

You may use the estimated compensation increases from the monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey to update the numbers from the 2005 Compensation Report. For example: For the Architect 1 position, the 2005 average compensation for the Washington, D.C. Metro Area was $45,900. Add the 4.4% increase for 2006, bringing the figure up to an estimated $47,900. Then add the 4.2% increase for 2007, bringing the estimated current salary to $49,900.

In 2007, average compensation increased by 4.2% for licensed architects, 4.1% for nonregistered graduates, 4.0% for interns, and 3.7% for principals/partners.

In 2006, average compensation increased by 4.4% for licensed architects, 4.2% for nonregistered graduates, 4.0% for interns, and 3.5% for principals/partners.

Who can participate in the Work-on-the-Boards panel and how do I sign up?

The panel is open to principals and partners of AIA member-owned firms. To sign up, please e-mail WorkontheBoards@aia.org for more information.

How often is the Consensus Construction Forecast released?

The forecast is released twice a year, typically in June and December. Each forecast covers the upcoming six months.